Still here. Preoccupied with the wedding, some design projects and then the usual business of family, I almost forgot to show you this.
For Maggie's kitchen shower I made this papier mache doll for the table. Started on a whim one day, I wasn't all that sure how to do it, just wanted to make something from papier mache. Who doesn't love the idea of a big doll for the table? (Actually Maggie is one, but I was well on my way before hearing that.)
Lots of ways to go with this idea. Basic materials already here, but a project like this needs time to become. It needs time to engineer, to dry and to decorate. Originally I planned to make a fancy bride with all kinds of ruffled paper and a sweetly painted face a bit like the pinata from Erin's wedding. Maggie requested something simpler. She thinks dolls with faces are creepy. But I think they're creepy without faces. Maggie's party- Maggie's way.
The decorating ultimately called for an old cookbook, Mod Podge, a big bottle of wine and a good friend whose clever ideas and laughs inspired the finished frock.
And some wild, crazy hair! Still not sure if she's cute or "creepy", but no matter what, she was so much fun to make.
Next post I'll tell you how I did it.
Definitely NOT creepy. Definitely adorable!
Posted by: Claudia Small | March 22, 2011 at 06:33 PM
That took a lot of work -- but it's so worth it! I don't find it creepy at all; I share Maggie's preference for blank faces ;)
anyway, you have my complete admiration! xo
Posted by: Colette | March 22, 2011 at 07:16 PM
not creepy! Tres cute!
XO, Cheryl
Posted by: Whosyergurl | March 22, 2011 at 09:15 PM
Wow. Determination. VERY CUTE.
I could never do that! :)
she's not creepy at all--and i love the hair!
Posted by: april | March 22, 2011 at 10:55 PM
I love her! What a sweet creation!
Maggie is one lucky girl to have such a creative and talented Mom!
Posted by: yvonne welty | March 23, 2011 at 09:58 AM
Adorable! Loved that you shared this with a friend and wine.......and yes to no face! I know girls....surely there was a "girl on a table" story or two......There would be at my house I'm sure! Celebrating girls with you Dear Charlotte! XO
Posted by: Cherie Wilson | March 23, 2011 at 11:52 AM
now THAT looks like it was fun.
Hope Maggie ended up liking it in the end...
xo
Posted by: jone | March 23, 2011 at 05:51 PM
She is SO cute...I love that she was made from a vintage cookbook...those retro graphics on her gown are a darling detail and fit in so well with the fun vibe of Maggie's shower. xox
Posted by: linda warlyn | March 24, 2011 at 08:35 AM
I love her! So fun to hear how crafting with and for daughters doesn't change much even over time...
Posted by: maya | March 24, 2011 at 03:07 PM
She is adorable!!! Love her!!
Posted by: Linda Jo | March 25, 2011 at 11:46 AM
She is so sweet and perfect for a kitchen show. Your such a good mama. Clarice
Posted by: clarice | March 25, 2011 at 04:35 PM
I don't think she's creepy, I LOVE HER. What a fun burst of creativity you had!
Posted by: Karen B | March 31, 2011 at 08:04 PM